1. The five fold Ministrty If we look at Ephesians 4:11-13 more closely again, we’ll be able to make a few interesting observations: What is the purpose of these ministries? For the perfecting/maturing of God’s people For the work or equipping of the ministry For the edifying/building up of the Body of Christ. For how long?- Until we all come to complete unity in the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God Until we are all full mature/full grown in the Lord Until we all reach the full measure of the stature of Christ. Pastor Sadie - August 20141

2. What is the 5-fold ministry? The concept of the five-fold ministry comes from Ephesians 4:11, "It was He who gave some to be Ephesians 4:11 (1) apostles, some to be (2) prophets, some to be (3) evangelists, and some to be (4) pastors and (5) teachers." Pastor Sadie - August 20142

3. The Evangelist The word "evangelist" occurs only three times in the New Testament: Act: 21:8; EPH 4:11; and 2TI 4:5. It is a transliteration of euanggelistes, the compound word from eu, "well" + angelos, "a messenger," which means "a messenger of good news (VINE 384). Evangelists minister primarily to the lost. They are very important to the Lord, because He uses evangelists to bring individuals into the Kingdom of God! Pastor Sadie - August 20143

4. The New Testament Example: Philip While the word evangelist is only mentioned in the Bible three times, only one evangelist is given as an example. This Philip is not the Apostle Philip, but the Philip in AC 6:5, whom the Twelve Apostles— including the Apostle Philip—chose to serve as a deacon. The Lord later called him to be an evangelist. Philip's four daughters prophesied (AC 21:9). Pastor Sadie - August 20144

5. AC 21:8, KJV). 8 And the next [day] we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was [one] of the seven; and abode with him (AC 21:8, KJV). Pastor Sadie - August 20145

6. AC 21:8, KJV). 8 And the next [day] we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was [one] of the seven; and abode with him (AC 21:8, KJV). Pastor Sadie - August 20146

7. AC 8:5-8, KJV). Philip did mass evangelism: 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed [with them]: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. 8 And there was great joy in that city (AC 8:5-8, KJV). Pastor Sadie - August 20147

8. AC 8:26-40, KJV). Philip also did personal evangelism: 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, 28 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. 29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. 30 And Philip ran thither to [him], and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? Pastor Sadie - August 20148

9. AC 8:26-40, KJV). 31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. 32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: 33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth. Pastor Sadie - August 20149

10. AC 8:26-40, KJV). 34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. 36 And as they went on [their] way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, [here is] water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Pastor Sadie - August 201410

11. AC 8:26-40, KJV). 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. 39 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing. 40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea (AC 8:26-40, KJV). Pastor Sadie - August 201411

12. Characteristics of an Evangelist Using Philip as the example, we can discover the characteristics of a New Testament Evangelist. A Call to the Ministry The Evangelist has a call to the ministry, as do all the ministry gifts. Hagin says, We sometimes plead with young people to enter the ministry, to surrender to God, to become evangelists. But if the divine gift and calling is within them, they'll need no such plea. Those with the divine urge burning in their spirits will preach the gospel of necessity. And that's the kind of evangelism we need. Paul said, "...woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!" (I Cor. 9:16). The impulse—that divine something—seems to constrain the evangelist to tell the story. A consuming fire burns within him— and that divine gift will make a way for him (HAGIN WOF 5). Pastor Sadie - August 201412

13. The Power Gifts The evangelist's ministry is accompanied by power gifts. The spiritual gifts are listed in 1 CO 12:7-11. The power gifts are (1) the gift of faith; (2) the gifts of healings; and (3) the working of miracles. Philip's ministry was accompanied by the gifts of healings and the working of miracles. The Holy Spirit, working through Philip, brought healing and deliverance to people. The Holy Spirit brought joy. This produced a strong emotional appeal for the lost to accept Christ as their Personal Saviour. Pastor Sadie - August 201413

14. Paul lists ministry gifts in 1CO 12:28, 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues (1 CO 12:28, KJV). The miracles and gifts of healings may be a synonym of the evangelist (HAGIN WOF 4). Read about Philip's ministry in Samaria above (AC 8:5-8), where the Lord performed miracles and healings. The Evangelist Preaches Christ God heals and delivers because he loves people. When people see concrete expressions of God's love, they have a set of mind to listen to the gospel. The evangelist's message is Christ. Thus the evangelist has the opportunity to appeal to the intellect of the lost. It is only as the gospel is preached that people can be saved: Pastor Sadie - August 201414

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16. 12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women (AC 8:12, KJV). Drawing the Net The evangelist has the specific gift of appealing to the will of the lost and bringing them to a decision for Christ. This may be the most important aspect of his gift. Pastor Sadie - August 201416

17. Complementary Ministries After Philip won the lost to Christ, the Apostles Peter and John came and laid hands on the converts, who then received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit: 14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: 15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: 16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) 17 Then laid they [their] hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost (AC 8:14-17, KJV). Pastor Sadie - August 201417

18. When people accept Christ as their Personal Savior, they should be led to receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit immediately. They should be shown from the Bible that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is for us today. I came back to the Lord due to two caring Navy buddies. Charlie Sansom and Jack Winebrenner cared enough to take me to a tent meeting in Memphis TN. Jack Winebrenner explained from the Bible that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is for us today. Two weeks after coming back to the Lord, this young Baptist boy received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Right away, I prayed in the Spirit and felt a love for others. I was filled with the joy of the Lord and received boldness to testify to others about Christ. New converts need to be grounded in the Word of God. This is the ministry of the teacher. They also need to be under the care of a pastor. Pastor and Mrs. Harold Headrick grounded me in the Word of God and pastored me while I was stationed at the Naval Air Station, Barber's Point HI. They are still dear to my heart. Pastor Sadie - August 201418

19. Present Day Examples A few present day examples are F. F. Bosworth, Billy Graham, Oral Roberts, Kathryn Kuhlman, Jimmy Swaggart and Billy Sunday. The ministry of the evangelist is sorely needed today. We must encourage those called to this ministry to develop their ministry and support them in prayer and finances. In this way, we become a partner with them. Pastor Sadie - August 201419